Prahok @ November 23, 2007 # No Comment Yet
The Australian reports that a year after beginning its long-haul international operations, these now account for over 5% of international travel to and from Australia. A primary reason for Jetstar’s international launch was to stop the slide in the Qantas Group’s share of the international market into and out of Australia. It appears to have [...]
Prahok @ November 22, 2007 # No Comment Yet
Reuters reports that a piece of wing dropped off a Batavia Air flight carrying 144 people minutes after take-off, forcing the aircraft to return to the Jakarta on Wednesday. The Boeing 737-400 landed safely and none of 138 passengers and six crew members were hurt. According to the airline, the plane, which was due to [...]
Prahok @ November 22, 2007 # No Comment Yet
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Tiger Airways is expected to be given the all-clear to start domestic flights this Friday, with the airline set to receive its Air Operators Certificate Friday morning. Under the gaze of CASA inspectors, the airline conducted two “proving” flights to Maroochydore and Launceston Wednesday, which were largely glitch free. [...]
Prahok @ November 20, 2007 # No Comment Yet
The Age reports that Jetstar is planning the cheapest ever airfare sale in Australian history in an attempt to draw public attention away from Tiger’s upcoming domestic launch. Jetstar plans to sell 5,000 five cent fares (including taxes) on its website from 7pm Thursday night on a handful of its routes. Jetstar has claimed the [...]
Prahok @ November 20, 2007 # No Comment Yet
The Jakarta Post reports that the Indonesian govt is considering the use of locally-made airplane parts, Transportation Minister Jusman Syafii Djamal said Monday. “Indonesia is capable of designing an aircraft and its parts,” Jusman said. Jusman said most national carriers still used foreign-made parts for their airplanes, despite the fact it took longer and was [...]
Prahok @ November 17, 2007 # No Comment Yet
Canadian Press reports that Vietnam plans to buy 12 Boeing 787s. Vietnam Airlines will purchase four of the planes and a new joint stock company called Vietnam Aircraft Leasing Co. will purchase eight, company officials announced at a press conference Friday. Vietnam Airlines and Boeing declined to disclose the price of their deal. VALC issued [...]
Prahok @ November 16, 2007 # No Comment Yet
DpA reports that dozens of Indonesian airlines Friday signed an agreement with the Indonesian govt to bring aviation safety in line with international standards, ahead of a review of a EU ban on the country’s carriers. The agreement was signed by 45 commercial and charter operators and cargo companies, and will be delivered to the [...]
Prahok @ November 16, 2007 # No Comment Yet
The Bangkok Post reports that One-Two-Go Airlines is coming up with a new flight concept in the hope of gaining an edge over rival budget carriers by offering flexible boarding and better punctuality. “The concept is like taking a shuttle bus that gets off regularly with no fuss,” explained One-Two-Go CE Udom Tantiprasongchai. The airline [...]
Prahok @ November 16, 2007 # No Comment Yet
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Tiger Airways’ hopes of gaining regulatory approval have hit a snag. Thursday, the airline was forced to postpone a “proving” flight - the final test required before beginning commercial services next Friday. It is believed the airline has had problems getting a ground handler in Alice Springs and has [...]
Prahok @ November 16, 2007 # No Comment Yet
The Australian reports that Jetstar will boost its fleet to 100 aircraft as it intensifies its push into SE Asia. The airline will set up short-haul international bases in Perth and Darwin to serve the Asian markets, using them as launch pad to a range of destinations in neighbouring countries. Jetstar CE Alan Joyce said [...]